Journal Articles

Sociological AbstractsIndexes scholarly journals in fields such as sociology, anthropology, economics, education, medicine, community development, philosophy, demography, political science, and social psychology.Use to link to the full text of articles.

Social Sciences Full TextIndex to and selected full text of international, English language journals in sociology, anthropology, geography, economics, political science and law.Use FindIt to link to the full text of those journals that do not have full text coverage in Social Sciences Full Text.

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Your gateway to the full text of journal articles.

Content is available via the following links: Click on the Article link(s) to go to the full text.Request from another library: Submit an interlibrary loan request online. It takes on average 3-5 days for the article to arrive via email.

What is a scholarly journal article?

A scholarly journal article is a lengthy journal article based on primary research or original theoretical speculation and published in what is often referred to as a peer-reviewed journal. Most scholarly journal articles in the social sciences include the following elements:

For a more detailed description of the differences between scholarly journals and popular magazines click here. You can find a detailed description of the peer-review process on Wikipedia.

Search multiple databases simultaneously.

This works for all the databases listed above. Click on the Specific Databases link below the search box after you logged into Criminal Justice Abstracts or any of the other databases. You will be prompted to select from a list of databases. Select the databases that you would like to include into your search and click on Continue to Search. The search screen will identify your selections under Now selected.

Narrow search results with additional keywords.Note that results can be sorted by publication date as well as further narrowed by topic or format. Each record in the catalog has a Cite This icon that will create a citation in APA and MLA style.

Background Research

The Library's online encyclopedias, handbooks and companions are a great starting point for any research paper. Encyclopedia articles are written by scholars in the field and generally include recommended reading lists. Encyclopedia articles can save you valuable time in getting a solid overview over your topic of choice. They can also help you generate ideas for topics, if you are still brainstorming for a suitable topic.

Data/Statistics

Statistical Abstracts of the United StatesThe Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.Sources of data include the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and many other Federal agencies and private organizations.

Social Trends and Indicators U.S.A. (2003)Provides detailed statistics on social issues paired with expert analyses of the statistics. Statistics are gathered from respected sources, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of the Census, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the Social Security Administration; data is also gathered from the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and stock exchanges.

Statistical (Lexis-Nexis)Use the drop down menu to access Statistical Datasets. Some datasets are available down to the county level. Data can be displayed as graphs or maps.

ICPSRData archive that covers a wide range of social science areas such as population, economics, education, health, social and political behavior, social and political attitudes, history, crime, aging, and substance abuse.

Citing Your Sources

Sociological Abstracts: Check off selected articles and click on Save, Print, Email. The QuickBib feature offers a selection of citation styles. APA style is the most widely used style in the social sciences.

RefWorksNever type a bibliography again! RefWorks will help you easily gather, manage, and store bibliographic citations for all types of information, as well as generate footnotes and bibliographies.

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